2024-05-02T16:24:55Z https://community.fireengineering.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=Water&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:community.fireengineering.com,2013-08-30:1219672:Video:585359 2013-08-30T21:01:07.074Z DALE G. PEKEL https://community.fireengineering.com/profile/DALEGPEKEL

<a href="https://community.fireengineering.com/video/video/show?id=1219672%3AVideo%3A585359"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1506902049?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>This video will review line messengers specifically used for swiftwater rescue operations. When setting up a high line, boat tether, rope retrieval or tension diagonal system it may be necessary to use a line messenger in order to reach an opposing shoreline on the other side of a river or waterway. A line messenger allows a smaller diameter and lighter weight…

<a href="https://community.fireengineering.com/video/video/show?id=1219672%3AVideo%3A585359"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1506902049?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />This video will review line messengers specifically used for swiftwater rescue operations. When setting up a high line, boat tether, rope retrieval or tension diagonal system it may be necessary to use a line messenger in order to reach an opposing shoreline on the other side of a river or waterway. A line messenger allows a smaller diameter and lighter weight rope to be deployed over a greater distance so that a larger and stronger rope (or ropes) can be deployed for the main rigging lines.<br /> <br /> One problem that departments or swiftwater teams can encounter is trying to afford the price of these devices - Commercially made pneumatic/air powered systems can cost well over $2,000. To help with this dilema this video will focus on more simple systems which can be "Home Made" and in turn much less expensive, but still provide effective deployment distances.<br /> <br /> Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!<br /> Dale G. Pekel